Dustin J. Seibert, a Secular Black Writer for The ROOT, a Secular Black Publication, Gives the Reason the Black Internet Community is Harshly Calling Out the Once Celebrated and Popular T.D. Jakes Even Though Jakes Denies Committing the Abomination and Sin of Sodomy/Homosexuality, and that Reason is the Painful Hypocrisy of Some Black Bishops and Pastors Who Condemn the Abomination of Sodomy/Homosexuality From the Pulpit But Secretly Practice Sodomy/Homosexuality With Young Men in Their Bedrooms. Sadly, Some Pastors’ Wives Practice the Abomination of Lesbianism With Young Women in the Church as well. By the way, Seibert says, The ROOT is still waiting for a response from T.D. Jakes.
LISTEN! WATCH NIGHT SERVICE 2023: The Day Jesus Christ the Son of God Was Disrespected and Dishonored by His Family, Community and Country / All’s Well That Ends Well (Part 23-A) with Daniel Whyte III in the Just Jesus Evangelistic Campaign #2425–Mark 6:1-4, Matthew 10:32-42
LISTEN! WATCH NIGHT SERVICE 2023: The Day Jesus Christ the Son of God Was Disrespected and Dishonored by His Family, Community and Country / All’s Well That Ends Well (Part 23-A) with Daniel Whyte III in the Just Jesus Evangelistic Campaign #2425–Mark 6:1-4, Matthew 10:32-42. Daniel Whyte III is President of Gospel Light Society International, Pastor of Gospel Light House of Prayer International “Crying in the Wilderness,” “Exiled on the Isle of Patmos,” and “Preaching the Gospel By Any Means Necessary.”
MARK 6:1-4
And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him.
2 And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?
3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.
4 But Jesus, said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.
Matthew 10:32-42
32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
35 For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
36 And a man’s foes shall be they of his own household.
37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
39 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
40 He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
41 He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward.
42 And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
7 Ways to Handle a Perilous Christmas and Perilous Times (Part 7-A) with Daniel Whyte III Gospel Light House of Prayer International #1634-A.
7 Ways to Handle a Perilous Christmas and Perilous Times (Part 7-A) with Daniel Whyte III Gospel Light House of Prayer International #1634-A. Daniel Whyte III is President of Gospel Light Society International, Pastor of Gospel Light House of Prayer International “Crying in the Wilderness,” “Exiled on the Isle of Patmos,” and “Preaching the Gospel by any Means Necessary.”
2 TIMOTHY 3:1-13
This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,
7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
8 Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.
9 But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as their’s also was.
10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.
12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived
EPHESIANS 4:14: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive.
HERE IS HOW TO HANDLE A PERILOUS CHRISTMAS IN A PERILOUS TIME:
PRAYERFULLY – LUKE 18:1: And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint
BIBLICALLY – 2 TIMOTHY 2:15: Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
SOLIDLY – EPHESIANS 4:14: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
REVERENTLY – MATTHEW 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
FAITHFULLY – I CORINTHIANS 4:2 – Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
ENDURINGLY – 2 TIMOTHY2:3: “Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
CHEERFULLY – JOHN 16:33: “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
SING ALONG IN YOUR WATCH NIGHT CHURCH SERVICE OR WATCH NIGHT CHRISTIAN HOUSE PARTY AS THOUSANDS HAVE DOWN THROUGH THE YEARS! LET ALL PAST TROUBLES BE FORGOT— A Christian New Year Song by Daniel Whyte III and his daughter, Daniella (Danni) Whyte, To be sung to the tune of Auld Lang Syne at Watch Night services and Christian house parties. Happy New Year! (3 YouTube Versions You Can Play in Church or at Home as the New Year Comes In, With Bible-based Christian Lyrics.) Daniel Whyte III was inspired to write the Christian version of this song after a visit to Robert Burns’ home and church in Scotland. Robert Burns wrote the original version known around the world. Daniel Whyte III’s daughter, Daniella (Danni) Whyte, a gifted poet, helped him write the lyrics in 2011. As Whyte does each year, he will be preaching in the Watch Night Service tonight a message titled “All’s Well That Ends Well, And God is the Only One Who Can Make Things End Well — Then With God’s Grace and Help, Let’s Start the New Year Well For His Glory, Praise and Honor.” Get Right Church and Let’s Go Home! Remember 40-day Daniel Fast starts Wednesday, January 10, 2024. On New Year’s Day read Daniel Whyte III’s Book titled “How to Forget the Troubles, Problems, and Failures of the Past and Make the New Year the Best Year of Your Life”
Let All Past Troubles be Forgot [TRADITIONAL VERSION] — A Christian New Years Song
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Watch a special New Year’s message from Daniel Whyte III, the writer of this song: “How to Have a New You for the New Year and Have the Best Year of Your Life” • No New Year Without a New You Let All Past Troubles be Forgot (A Christian Version of “Let Old Acquaintance be Forgot”) by Daniel Whyte III and Daniella Whyte TRADITIONAL VERSION To be sung to the tune of Auld Lang Syne at Watch Night services and Christian house parties. Happy New Year!
Let All Past Troubles be Forgot [SHORT PLAY VERSION] — Christian New Years Song
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Watch a special New Year’s message from Daniel Whyte III, the writer of this song: “How to Have a New You for the New Year and Have the Best Year of Your Life” • No New Year Without a New You Let All Past Troubles be Forgot (A Christian Version of “Let Old Acquaintance be Forgot”) by Daniel Whyte III and Daniella Whyte SHORT PLAY VERSION To be sung to the tune of Auld Lang Syne at Watch Night services and Christian house parties. Happy New Year!
Let All Past Troubles be Forgot [ORIGINAL LONG PLAY VERSION] — Christian New Years Song
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Watch a special New Year’s message from Daniel Whyte III, the writer of this song: “How to Have a New You for the New Year and Have the Best Year of Your Life” • No New Year Without a New You Let All Past Troubles be Forgot (A Christian Version of “Let Old Acquaintance be Forgot”) by Daniel Whyte III and Daniella Whyte LONG PLAY VERSION To be sung to the tune of Auld Lang Syne at Watch Night services and Christian house parties. Happy New Year!
How to Forget the Troubles, Problems, and Failures of the Past and Make the New Year the Best Year of Your Life
I am thankful to God for giving us time-markers. I believe that in His grace and mercy, He has done so to give us feeble and frail human beings the joy and privilege of starting over. I do not know about others, but I get excited about a New Year. Why do I get excited about the coming of a New Year? The coming of a New Year says to me that God is giving me a chance to turn over a new leaf. He is giving me a clean slate to begin another chapter of my life, fresh and new. I get excited about the coming of a New Year because it is almost as if on December 31st I close an old door and open up a new door. The New Year is an invitation to patch up old wounds, old hurts, and old disappointments, to forgive those who have done us wrong, and to be forgiven by those we have done wrong. I get excited about the coming of a New Year because it is a time to set new goals and to take on new challenges. It is also a time to draw closer to God and anticipate the great things He has in store for us and the new plans He has set for our lives. This short book will show you: * How to learn from your past troubles and problems and then forget them * How to recover from your past failures and sins and then forget them * How to get away from negative, toxic people * How to forgive others and how to seek forgiveness * How to set new goals for the future and accomplish them * How to prioritize your life * and How to make the New Year the best year of your life! NEW! Includes a Christian New Year’s Song Titled “Let All Past Troubles Be Forgotten”, to be Sung to the Tune of “Let Old Acquaintance be Forgot” (Auld Lang Syne)
WATCH! So Long to the Beautiful Holy Stretch of Celebrations From Thanksgiving to Christmas to New Year’s Eve, 2023, (Part 3) with Daniel Whyte III, President of Gospel Light Society International. “No New Year Without a New You” Worldwide Evangelistic Outreach
Daniel Whyte III thanks God for the many wonderful Thanksgivings He gave his family, and he especially thanks God for his seven children–Daniella (Danni), Daniel IV, Danita Evangeline, Danae Mary-Louise, Daniqua Grace, Danyel Ezekiel, and Danyelle Elizabeth–who produced these beautiful evangelistic campaigns that have reached thousands around the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ based upon the Holy Days of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even New Year’s Eve–what Whyte calls “The Beautiful Stretch of Holy Days.” Glory be to God!
“No New Year Without a New You” Worldwide Evangelistic Outreach with Daniel Whyte III, President of Gospel Light Society International
No New Year Without a New You
2 Corinthians 5:17: “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
Every time a new year rolls around, folks begin to think about things they can change in their lives. Some people say that they are going to lose weight and start eating healthy. Others say that they are going to go back to college or get out of debt. Some say that they are going to write a book or start their own business. And others commit to getting organized or spending more time with family and friends.
The start of a new year is indeed a great occasion to make a change in your life. I believe that God gives us such time markers as a way for us to stop, look back at our lives, and identify things that we can change for the future. However, many people focus on making only outward changes — changes that will improve the way they look, improve their standard of living, or improve how others see them. I believe that the best change you can make is a change from the inside out — a change of heart, soul, and mind. In other words, a change that brings about a new you for the new year. For there cannot truly be a New Year for you if there is no new you for the New Year.
So, today, I want to share with you from the Word of God how you can become a new you as we head into the new year. In Second Corinthians chapter 5, Paul is writing to the Corinthian believers about the implications of Christ’s death. He emphasizes that Christ died for “all men”, so anyone can have a new life through Jesus Christ. Because of Christ’s death, salvation was not limited to the Jews, but was opened to everyone. This is good news for us today because it lets us know that anyone can have a great change in their life through the power of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Many people have found new life in Christ. Some famous people whom you have heard of, such as: singer Carrie Underwood, Super-Bowl winning football coach Tony Dungy, NBA player Kevin Durant, writer and commentator Kirsten Powers, actor Blair Underwood, Olympic athlete Brady Ellison, Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross, and PGA golf tour champion Webb Simpson, have all stated that the person who made a difference in their life is Jesus Christ.
Blair Underwood said, “I am a Christian. I believe God has a plan. I believe he is not going to leave us hanging. As a man, I don’t have all the answers. Being able to turn matters over to a higher power works for me.”
WATCH! So Long to the Beautiful Holy Stretch of Celebrations From Thanksgiving to Christmas to New Year’s Eve, 2023, (Part 2) with Daniel Whyte III, President of Gospel Light Society International. “The Greatest Gift You Can Give this Christmas.” Worldwide Evangelistic Outreach.
Daniel Whyte III thanks God for the many wonderful Thanksgivings He gave his family, and he especially thanks God for his seven children–Daniella (Danni), Daniel IV, Danita Evangeline, Danae Mary-Louise, Daniqua Grace, Danyel Ezekiel, and Danyelle Elizabeth–who produced these beautiful evangelistic campaigns that have reached thousands around the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ based upon the Holy Days of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even New Year’s Eve–what Whyte calls “The Beautiful Stretch of Holy Days.” Glory be to God!
“The Greatest Gift You Can Give this Christmas” Worldwide Evangelistic Outreach with Daniel Whyte III, President of Gospel Light Society International
During this time of year, the thoughts of many people turn toward the matter of gift-giving and receiving. Collectively, we spend a good deal of money and time going from store to store to get the “perfect” gift for people we love or people we simply want to impress.
However, God gave the entire world the greatest gift it would ever receive when He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, into the world in the form of a baby in a manger. Many people at that time — and many people today — overlooked the utter importance of this wonderful gift. This gift, which arrived in the humble town of Bethlehem and was born to two ordinary Jews, was the means by which God intended to deliver the world from the pain, suffering, and death that came about because of sin.
Jesus Christ began His career as a humble preacher, and He only preached for three years, but His words and actions echo down to us today because they have earth-shaking significance. He is the Saviour of the world who died to deliver us from our sins and the punishment of sin. Millions have decided to believe in Him so that they can escape the eternal punishment of sin which is Hell and have an eternal Home in Heaven.
So, while you are thinking about what gifts you can give or what gifts you may receive, allow me to share with you what some of the world’s most noted individuals have said about Jesus Christ — the gift God gave to the world. As you listen, I encourage you to consider giving your life to Jesus Christ, for that will indeed be the greatest you can give to Him.
Historian Kenneth Scott Latourette said, “As the centuries pass, the evidence is accumulating that, measured by His effect on history, Jesus is the most influential life ever lived on this planet.”
Scientist, educator, and inventor, George Washington Carver, said, “The Lord has guided me, and without my Saviour, I am nothing.”
Historian, Philip Schaff, said, “Jesus of Nazareth, without money and arms, conquered more millions than Alexander the Great, Caesar, Mohammed, and Napoleon; without science and learning, He shed more light on things human and divine than all philosophers and scholars combined; without the eloquence of school, He spoke such words of life as were never spoken before or since, and produced effects which lie beyond the reach of orator or poet; without writing a single line, He set more pens in motion, and furnished themes for more sermons, orations, discussions, learned volumes, works of art, and songs of praise than the whole army of great men of ancient and modern times.”
Margaret Thatcher, former prime minister of Great Britain, said, “That Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, when faced with His terrible choice and lonely vigil, chose to lay down His life that our sins may be forgiven. I remember very well a sermon on Armistice Sunday when our preacher said: ‘No one took away the life of Jesus, He chose to lay it down.'”
India’s greatest citizen and political leader, Mahatma Gandhi, said, “Jesus Christ, who was completely innocent offered Himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including His enemies, and became the ransom of the world. It was a perfect act.”
Bono, lead singer for the rock band U2, said, “When people say ‘Good teacher,’ ‘Prophet,’ ‘Really nice guy,’ — this is not how Jesus thought of himself. You’re left with a challenge, which is either Jesus was who he said he was or a complete and utter nut case. I believe that Jesus was the Son of God… When you align yourself with God’s purpose as described in the Scriptures, something special happens to your life.”
French emperor and military leader, Napoleon Bonaparte, said, “I know men; and I tell you that Jesus Christ is no mere man. Between Him and every person in the world there is no possible term of comparison. Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and I have founded empires. But on what did we rest the creations of our genius? Upon force. Jesus Christ founded His empire upon love; and at this hour millions of men would die for him.”
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the main leader of the Civil Rights Movement in America, said, “By opening our lives to God in Christ, we become new creatures. This experience, which Jesus spoke of as the new birth, is essential if we are to be transformed nonconformists . . . Only through an inner spiritual transformation do we gain the strength to fight vigorously the evils of the world in a humble and loving spirit.”
WATCH! So Long to the Beautiful Holy Stretch of Celebrations From Thanksgiving to Christmas to New Year’s Eve, 2023, (Part 1) with Daniel Whyte III, President of Gospel Light Society International. “With Talent On Loan from God…” — A Thanksgiving Celebration
Daniel Whyte III thanks God for the many wonderful Thanksgivings He gave his family, and he especially thanks God for his seven children–Daniella (Danni), Daniel IV, Danita Evangeline, Danae Mary-Louise, Daniqua Grace, Danyel Ezekiel, and Danyelle Elizabeth–who produced these beautiful evangelistic campaigns that have reached thousands around the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ based upon the Holy Days of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even New Year’s Eve–what Whyte calls “The Beautiful Stretch of Holy Days.” Glory be to God!
“With Talent On Loan from God…” — A Thanksgiving Celebration
On this Thanksgiving, I thank God for the talents and gifts that He has bestowed upon my family and me and that is no doubt the reason why I love to see people do what they are truly talented and gifted by God to do. It is a blessing to see singers, musicians, actors, actresses, athletes in all sports, writers, speakers, business people, doctors, cooks, auto mechanics, lawyers, and leaders of all types seemingly without effort and almost flawlessly doing what they were given by God the talents and the gifts to do.
Their talents (or gifts) come from God, and He has blessed the world with an abundance of and an array of talents. Every time we see these talents on display, we ought to be thankful to God for them and for the way in which many people use them to benefit and bless society. Many years ago, I heard a popular secular radio talk show host begin his radio broadcasts with the phrase ‘with talent on loan from God…’ Even though I have not listened to him in years, that phrase stuck with me. It was good for him to know that whatever talents and gifts he has they came from God, and it is good for all of us to know that, and we all should give God thanks.
God is the source of each of the gifts and talents that people have received. First Peter 4:10-11 says, “As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever.” These verses tell us that every person has received talents from God and that it is their responsibility to use those talents for the good of others. Every time someone uses the talents God has given them, they bring glory to their Creator, and we should offer thanksgiving to God for the talents that He gives to us to use for His glory, praise, and honor.
Many people do not hesitate to honor God as the source of their great talent, and they seek to honor and glorify God by the use of their talents. Many have also spoken of their faith in God and in Jesus Christ as the foundation of their success in life. Listen to these words from some people whom you might recognize.
[This message includes testimonies from: Matthew McConaughey, Russell Wilson, Kevin Durant, Peyton Manning, Kirsten Powers, Allyson Felix, Odell Beckham, Truett Cathy, Madison Bumgarner, Candace Cameron Bure, Denzel Washington, Sheila E., Bobby Bowden, Albert Pujols, Carrie Underwood, Tim Howard, Blair Underwood, Tony Dungy, Michelle Williams, Ben Carson, and Oprah Winfrey.]
Oscar-award winning actor, Matthew McConaughey, said, “First off I want to thank God, because that’s who I look up to. He’s graced my life with opportunities that I know are not of my hand or any other human hand. He has shown me that it’s a scientific fact that gratitude reciprocates. In the words of the late (British actor) Charlie Laughton, who said, ‘When you got God you got a friend…’”
Super-bowl winning quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks, Russell Wilson, “First of all, God is so good. He brought me here a mighty long way. My dad used to always tell me, ‘Russ, why not you?’ And what that meant was believe in yourself, believe in the talent God has given you even though you are 5 foot 11, and you can go a long way.”
NBA star, Kevin Durant, said, “When I’m talking in front of people or when people tell me I’m great, I remind myself that I can always be better. I’ve just got to be thankful to the Lord for the gifts He’s given me. My gift back to Him is to always be humble and to work as hard as I can.”
Peyton Manning, a Super Bowl-winning quarterback, said, “At age 13, I committed my life to Christ, and that faith has been most important to me ever since… My faith doesn’t make me perfect, it makes me forgiven, and provides me the assurance I once looked for. I’ve been blessed [to] have so little go wrong in my life, and [have been] given so much.”
Political analyst and columnist, Kirsten Powers, said, “I don’t really feel like I had any courage when I became a Christian, I just gave in. I wasn’t courageous; I didn’t have any choice. I kept trying to not believe but I just couldn’t avoid [accepting Christ]. If I could have avoided it, I would have. There is nothing convenient about it in my life or in the world I live in. It’s not like living in the South where everybody is a Christian. I live in a world where nobody is a believer. But God pursued me.”
This prayer from Billy Graham is just as relevant today as we look toward 2024.
Dr. Billy Graham’s Prayer for the New Year–Guided Prayer (12-A)–The Prayer Motivator Minute with Daniel Whyte III, President of Gospel Light Society International
Dr. Billy Graham’s Prayer for the New Year–Guided Prayer (12-A)–The Prayer Motivator Minute with Daniel Whyte III, President of Gospel Light Society International. Daniel Whyte III is President of Gospel Light Society International, Pastor of Gospel Light House of Prayer International “Crying in the Wilderness,” “Exiled on the Isle of Patmos,” and “Preaching the Gospel by any Means Necessary” with a tribute to Daniel Whyte III’s second daughter Daniella (Danni) Whyte who helped produce most of the Prayer Motivator Minute and the Prayer Motivator Devotional podcasts.
What is a Guided Prayer? A Guided Prayer is when an experienced born-again-saved Prayer Warrior guides people to the Throne of Grace by praying for and with other Christians, guiding less experienced Christians in prayer, often times having them pray responsively out loud with one of the purposes being teaching them how to pray based on the Word of God, the Holy Bible, so they can become strong Prayer Warriors and lead their families and other groups in Guided Prayers to actually receive answers to prayer from God in the individual’s life, in their families, and in their churches for the Glory of God.
This prayer from Billy Graham is just as relevant today as we look toward 2024.
Our Father and our God, as we stand at the beginning of this new year we confess our need of Your presence and Your guidance as we face the future.
We each have our hopes and expectations for the year that is ahead of us—but You alone know what it holds for us, and only You can give us the strength and the wisdom we will need to meet its challenges. So help us to humbly put our hands into Your hand, and to trust You and to seek Your will for our lives during this coming year.
In the midst of life’s uncertainties in the days ahead, assure us of the certainty of Your unchanging love.
In the midst of life’s inevitable disappointments and heartaches, help us to turn to You for the stability and comfort we will need.
In the midst of life’s temptations and the pull of our stubborn self-will, help us not to lose our way but to have the courage to do what is right in Your sight, regardless of the cost.
And in the midst of our daily preoccupations and pursuits, open our eyes to the sorrows and injustices of our hurting world, and help us to respond with compassion and sacrifice to those who are friendless and in need. May our constant prayer be that of the ancient Psalmist: “Teach me, O Lord, to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end” (Psalm 119:33).
We pray for our nation and its leaders during these difficult times, and for all those who are seeking to bring peace and justice to our dangerous and troubled world. We pray especially for Your protection on all those who serve in our armed forces, and we thank You for their commitment to defend our freedoms, even at the cost of their own lives. Be with their families also, and assure them of Your love and concern for them.
Bring our divided nation together, and give us a greater vision of what You would have us to be. Your Word reminds us that “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord” (Psalm 33:12).
As we look back over this past year we thank You for Your goodness to us—far beyond what we have deserved. May we never presume on Your past goodness or forget all Your mercies to us, but may they instead lead us to repentance, and to a new commitment to make You the foundation and center of our lives this year.
And so, our Father, we thank You for the promise and hope of this new year, and we look forward to it with expectancy and faith. This I ask in the name of our Lord and Savior, who by His death and resurrection has given us hope both for this world and the world to come.
This prayer from Billy Graham, written for The Saturday Evening Post in 2008, is just as relevant as we look toward 2024.
Dr. Billy Graham’s Prayer for the New Year–Guided Prayer (12-C)–The Prayer Motivator Minute with Daniel Whyte III, President of Gospel Light Society International
Dr. Billy Graham’s Prayer for the New Year–Guided Prayer (12-C)–The Prayer Motivator Minute with Daniel Whyte III, President of Gospel Light Society International. Daniel Whyte III is President of Gospel Light Society International, Pastor of Gospel Light House of Prayer International “Crying in the Wilderness,” “Exiled on the Isle of Patmos,” and “Preaching the Gospel by any Means Necessary” with a tribute to Daniel Whyte III’s second daughter Daniella (Danni) Whyte who helped produce most of the Prayer Motivator Minute and the Prayer Motivator Devotional podcasts.
What is a Guided Prayer? A Guided Prayer is when an experienced born-again-saved Prayer Warrior guides people to the Throne of Grace by praying for and with other Christians, guiding less experienced Christians in prayer, often times having them pray responsively out loud with one of the purposes being teaching them how to pray based on the Word of God, the Holy Bible, so they can become strong Prayer Warriors and lead their families and other groups in Guided Prayers to actually receive answers to prayer from God in the individual’s life, in their families, and in their churches for the Glory of God.
This prayer from Billy Graham is just as relevant today as we look toward 2024.
Our Father and our God, as we stand at the beginning of this new year we confess our need of Your presence and Your guidance as we face the future.
We each have our hopes and expectations for the year that is ahead of us—but You alone know what it holds for us, and only You can give us the strength and the wisdom we will need to meet its challenges. So help us to humbly put our hands into Your hand, and to trust You and to seek Your will for our lives during this coming year.
In the midst of life’s uncertainties in the days ahead, assure us of the certainty of Your unchanging love.
In the midst of life’s inevitable disappointments and heartaches, help us to turn to You for the stability and comfort we will need.
In the midst of life’s temptations and the pull of our stubborn self-will, help us not to lose our way but to have the courage to do what is right in Your sight, regardless of the cost.
And in the midst of our daily preoccupations and pursuits, open our eyes to the sorrows and injustices of our hurting world, and help us to respond with compassion and sacrifice to those who are friendless and in need. May our constant prayer be that of the ancient Psalmist: “Teach me, O Lord, to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end” (Psalm 119:33).
We pray for our nation and its leaders during these difficult times, and for all those who are seeking to bring peace and justice to our dangerous and troubled world. We pray especially for Your protection on all those who serve in our armed forces, and we thank You for their commitment to defend our freedoms, even at the cost of their own lives. Be with their families also, and assure them of Your love and concern for them.
Bring our divided nation together, and give us a greater vision of what You would have us to be. Your Word reminds us that “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord” (Psalm 33:12).
As we look back over this past year we thank You for Your goodness to us—far beyond what we have deserved. May we never presume on Your past goodness or forget all Your mercies to us, but may they instead lead us to repentance, and to a new commitment to make You the foundation and center of our lives this year.
And so, our Father, we thank You for the promise and hope of this new year, and we look forward to it with expectancy and faith. This I ask in the name of our Lord and Savior, who by His death and resurrection has given us hope both for this world and the world to come.
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